TPCASTT: Poem Analysis Method: title, paraphrase, connotation, diction, attitude, tone, shift(s), title revisited and theme
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I think the Title of poem means:
I believe the title of the poem “How To Die” means the best way to die is in war
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Paraphrase parts of the Poem
There is an attack coming from above. A soldier gets hit my a bomb and sees explosions as he is dying and calls out for help. Contrary to what people say about war being bad it is not. But the boys have been trained to fight and a ready.
C
Connotation of some of the words—changing literal meaning to implied or associated values
Where holy brightness breaks in flame
Like Christian soldiers
A
Attitude—What is the attitude of the author, characters, or yourself?
Very somber yet convincing
S
Shift—At first we think or feel one way—then there is a shift: identify the shifts and explain them
No shift
T
Title revisited—any new insights on meaning or significance of title.
Same as before
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TPCASTT Template
I believe the title of the poem “How To Die” means the best way to die is in war
There is an attack coming from above. A soldier gets hit my a bomb and sees explosions as he is dying and calls out for help. Contrary to what people say about war being bad it is not. But the boys have been trained to fight and a ready.
Where holy brightness breaks in flame
Like Christian soldiers
Very somber yet convincing
No shift
Same as before
To say war is not bad